India, Nov. 8 -- Over the years, overseas education has become increasingly popular among aspiring Indian students, drawn by access to international universities, specialised courses and better employment opportunities. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BoI), the number of Indians travelling abroad with study or education as their declared purpose rose from 4.45 lakh in 2021 to 7.52 lakh in 2022, reaching 8.95 lakh in 2023. That trend has since reversed. The number fell to 7.60 lakh in 2024 and further to 6.19 lakh in 2025, a decline of nearly 33.5% in two years. As overseas education becomes more expensive and post-study employment less certain, many families are reassessing whether the returns still justify the investment. These a...